Amina Brown Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I drive strategic planning across core business functions through effective inter-departmental communication, ensuring alignment between business strategy and organizational goals. By creating a hiring dashboard I transformed the hiring process, slashing time to hire by 30%. Through data-driven HR process enhancements, I redesigned the onboarding & training process and introduced an impactful performance management system.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Crafted and executed a transformative 3-year DEI curriculum driving a 95% engagement rate among K-12 educators and catalyzing their growth Led leadership development for 75 individuals across 30 schools, achieving exceptional teacher effectiveness scores of 319 (Y1) and 341 (Y2) surpassing the national average (300).Managed a $1M budget with precision, securing 100% school partner retention, a 25% portfolio expansion, and successful retention of 75% of high-risk participants through… Show more Crafted and executed a transformative 3-year DEI curriculum driving a 95% engagement rate among K-12 educators and catalyzing their growth Led leadership development for 75 individuals across 30 schools, achieving exceptional teacher effectiveness scores of 319 (Y1) and 341 (Y2) surpassing the national average (300).Managed a $1M budget with precision, securing 100% school partner retention, a 25% portfolio expansion, and successful retention of 75% of high-risk participants through strategic budget adaptationsPioneered an innovative teacher recruitment pipeline, facilitating paraprofessionals and long term substitutes in their journey to become certified educators Led annual planning processes, strategically positioned programs for success, achieving ambitious KPIs across member satisfaction, DEI strategy utilization, student growth, and leadership developmentCrafted a Program Team Playbook that ensured meticulous adherence to program parameters, securing budget, schedule, scope, and goals. Show less

New Haven, Connecticut

I drove process efficiency and cultural transformation across six sub-teams through agile methodologies and liberatory design, enhancing both operational practices and team dynamics.Pioneered impactful staff development initiatives, garnering an 88% positive feedback rate on resource effectivenessLeveraged Liberatory Program Design and data-driven best practices, I orchestrated stakeholder-inclusive course content, fostering growth and meeting KPIs, earning an impressive 4.75/5… Show more I drove process efficiency and cultural transformation across six sub-teams through agile methodologies and liberatory design, enhancing both operational practices and team dynamics.Pioneered impactful staff development initiatives, garnering an 88% positive feedback rate on resource effectivenessLeveraged Liberatory Program Design and data-driven best practices, I orchestrated stakeholder-inclusive course content, fostering growth and meeting KPIs, earning an impressive 4.75/5 satisfaction rating as the leader of learning design and development Conducted and analyzed work culture engagement surveys and hosted data inquiry sessions, significantly improving workplace fulfillment and morale by 20-29 points. Show less

Bridgeport, Ct

Spearheaded a high school volunteer program, driving 900 students to engage in approximately 3,000 hours of service monthly through 23 large-scale international and local events, alongside 7 small-scale weekly projects. Conceptualized and implemented a comprehensive district partnership program, achieved a notable 50% expansion of the school network portfolio, and integrated an additional 1,000 students into the outreach pool while cultivating strategic alliances with 40+ local non-profits,… Show more Spearheaded a high school volunteer program, driving 900 students to engage in approximately 3,000 hours of service monthly through 23 large-scale international and local events, alongside 7 small-scale weekly projects. Conceptualized and implemented a comprehensive district partnership program, achieved a notable 50% expansion of the school network portfolio, and integrated an additional 1,000 students into the outreach pool while cultivating strategic alliances with 40+ local non-profits, schools, and Fortune500 corporations Led all strategic planning, logistics, evaluation, budget management (approx $800K), and cross-functional collaborationEstablished a crucial metric dashboard for participation that informed content development, resulting in 25% YoY increase in volunteer engagementGuided a high-performing team of 8, I achieved 100% retention and boosted satisfaction to 90%, marking a significant 40% improvement through comprehensive training, coaching, evaluation, and impactful team-building initiativesRecognized as a top 5% company leader, I was chosen to attend a prestigious weeklong intensive leadership development program at The Center for Creative Leadership Show less

Bridgeport

Propelled program participation by 45% through strategic outreach and innovative student-led marketing initiatives.Led the development of comprehensive program evaluation tools, optimizing data management, and impact assessment across milestones. Active committee member for an organization-wide retreat and designer of national program curricula, I contributed to strategic planning and educational design Orchestrating international volunteer programs for ~15 participants in Malawi… Show more Propelled program participation by 45% through strategic outreach and innovative student-led marketing initiatives.Led the development of comprehensive program evaluation tools, optimizing data management, and impact assessment across milestones. Active committee member for an organization-wide retreat and designer of national program curricula, I contributed to strategic planning and educational design Orchestrating international volunteer programs for ~15 participants in Malawi and Haiti, I achieved seamless logistics and 100% participant retention, surpassing the organization's average by 30%. Show less

Westport, Ct

As a pivotal team member, I efficiently managed studio operations from opening to closure, encompassing cash handling, deposits, and meticulous metric goal calculation to consistently achieve daily targets. In the absence of the studio manager or assistant manager, I confidently assumed the role of manager on duty, proactively addressing work-related challenges, assisting colleagues, and assigning daily tasks.My commitment and dedication were recognized with the "Soulcollade" Award for Q2… Show more As a pivotal team member, I efficiently managed studio operations from opening to closure, encompassing cash handling, deposits, and meticulous metric goal calculation to consistently achieve daily targets. In the absence of the studio manager or assistant manager, I confidently assumed the role of manager on duty, proactively addressing work-related challenges, assisting colleagues, and assigning daily tasks.My commitment and dedication were recognized with the "Soulcollade" Award for Q2 2016 acknowledging my exceptional customer service and contributions to the studio's success. Show less

New Haven, Connecticut

Harlem, Ny

As a dedicated 7th-grade US History Teacher, I crafted a dynamic and research-driven curriculum that infused social justice and human rights education. Utilized diverse assessment data to enhance curricula and instructional methods, while meticulously analyzing student performance for academic advancement Student Government Advisor - ensured the equitable selection and election of class officers, and orchestrated the development of a student government constitution. Varsity… Show more As a dedicated 7th-grade US History Teacher, I crafted a dynamic and research-driven curriculum that infused social justice and human rights education. Utilized diverse assessment data to enhance curricula and instructional methods, while meticulously analyzing student performance for academic advancement Student Government Advisor - ensured the equitable selection and election of class officers, and orchestrated the development of a student government constitution. Varsity Cheerleading Coach - Launched first-ever HS cheerleading program7th Grade Network Curriculum Writer - prepared unit plans, pacing calendars, and materials for all 7th Grade History teachers. Revised exams and provided feedback on departmental materialsCivics Coordinator - Reviewed, revised, and created authentic lesson materials for civic education for 300 MS students. Successfully registered 100 Harlem residents to vote Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Teach For America Corps Member Crafted an original social justice curriculum while teaching 10th-grade African American History and 11th-grade US HistoryVarsity Cheerleading Coach - 2nd place in Philadelphia Public League Championships, the school's first ever competitive teamJunior Class Co-Sponsor - Organizing activities for Junior Class Prom

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Urban Education

B.A., African American Studies, 3.5

Activities and Societies: CIVICUS Honors College, University Student Judiciary Board Member, Tunnel of Oppression Treasurer, Students Take.